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06-29-2021, 11:16 AM
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The Wall That Heals New England visit in Nahant
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund “Wall That Heals” will be in Nahant from July 15 - July 18, 2021. This incredible mobile exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, standing 375 feet in length and 7.5 feet high. The 53-foot trailer that carries “The Wall That Heals” transforms to become a mobile Education Center with a timeline of “The War and The Wall”.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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06-29-2021, 11:17 AM
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Only other New England visit this year is in Townsend Mass 7/1-7/4
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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06-29-2021, 02:15 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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I'd like to see it. Probably see my name but I hope not.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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06-29-2021, 03:46 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
I'd like to see it. Probably see my name but I hope not.
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I think it only has those killed/missing in action listed, Paul.
I hope to see the original in DC this summer. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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06-29-2021, 03:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Originally Posted by Mike P
I hope to see the original in DC this summer.
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It's powerful, I think hands down the most moving memorial in DC. |
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06-29-2021, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 10,295
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
I think it only has those killed/missing in action listed, Paul.
I hope to see the original in DC this summer.
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Try to see it at night. Pretty impressive.
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06-29-2021, 05:58 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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Originally Posted by PaulS
Try to see it at night. Pretty impressive.
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For sure. Korea memorial is also must-see at night.
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No, no, no. we’re 30… 30, three zero.
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06-29-2021, 07:05 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Moving memorial.
Other than the politicians, and the humidity, DC is a pretty nice place.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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06-30-2021, 12:44 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnR
Moving memorial.
Other than the politicians, and the humidity, DC is a pretty nice place.
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I'm sure that the humidity in mid-August will be, uh, "memorable". Wasn't there a time when foreign diplomats posted to DC were entitled to hazardous duty pay, due to the humidity and mosquitoes?  |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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07-01-2021, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Seen this and the wall in DC. First time was right after reading "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" by Hal Moore and Joe Galloway. Most heart wrenching book I've ever read. Afterwards I told my wife I had to go and physically "touch" the names of those in the book. Very emotional and sacred place.
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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07-01-2021, 04:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: South Shore
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DZ, agree with you on the book and the men in it. Movie ok. Another book to read is "Bait". If you know men/women on the wall, it is very moving.
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07-01-2021, 04:47 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
I'm sure that the humidity in mid-August will be, uh, "memorable". Wasn't there a time when foreign diplomats posted to DC were entitled to hazardous duty pay, due to the humidity and mosquitoes? |
Yep. It was hazard pay for Americans to go their - rampant malaria ; )
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Originally Posted by DZ
Seen this and the wall in DC. First time was right after reading "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" by Hal Moore and Joe Galloway. Most heart wrenching book I've ever read. Afterwards I told my wife I had to go and physically "touch" the names of those in the book. Very emotional and sacred place.
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Incredible book. The story of Rick Rescorla 35 years later continued. |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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07-14-2021, 12:48 PM
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Bump
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